TED Talks Daily Where in the world is Trump taking us? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer
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Apr 30, 2025 
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, dives into the tumultuous first 100 days of Trump's second term. He unpacks the tariff chaos with China and its implications for the U.S. economy and global relationships. Bremmer analyzes how economic strain may shift political loyalties among Republicans. He also discusses the delicate U.S.-Ukraine relationship and the effects of aggressive immigration policies. His insights provide a clear picture of the new geopolitical landscape.
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Tariff Turmoil and Economic Impact
- Trump's tariff policies are popular in theory but have been poorly implemented, leading to economic turmoil.
- Picking fights with all trade partners, especially China, is causing costs impacting Americans and the global economy.
Trump Controls Tariff Narratives
- Trump aggressively opposed Amazon's plan to show tariff costs, indicating he wants to control the narrative on tariff impact.
- There's internal conflict about tariff rollout strategies, but Trump imposed broad tariffs without detailed policy consideration.
Trump Faces Tariff Backlash
- Trump may retreat on extreme tariffs and cut deals with worried countries to calm markets.
- However, tariff levels will remain historically high, causing long-term inflation and corporate pressures.